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People across French-speaking Switzerland turned out in force for ‘Samedi du partage’, which collected 224.5 tonnes

Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, 13 May 2026 – Last weekend, people across the cantons of Vaud, Fribourg and Geneva came together for the ‘Samedi du partage’ charity collection, organised at 173 partner stores across French-speaking Switzerland. The collection raised 224.5 tonnes* of essential items, demonstrating a spirit of solidarity that remains as vital as ever at […]

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In Geneva, more than 17,000 people a week relied on food aid in 2025

Geneva, 21 April 2026 – Food insecurity continues to rise in the canton. In 2025, more than 17,000 people a week sought food aid in Geneva, compared with 15,400 the previous year – an increase of over 10%. This increase reflects the growing difficulties faced by many households in coping with ever-rising fixed costs. These

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Solidarity in French-speaking Switzerland collects 329 tonnes of essential items for Sharing Saturday

Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, 4 December 2025 – The three Samedi du partage organisations once again joined forces on 28 and 29 November as part of a solidarity collection. On this occasion, 329 tonnes of food and hygiene products were collected, symbolising the ongoing commitment of citizens in French-speaking Switzerland. A key response to a very

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Fondation Partage, guest of honour at the 47th edition of the Course de l’Escalade

The next edition of the Course de l’Escalade will take place on 6 and 7 December. Nearly 60,000 runners are expected to line up at the starting line for this traditional Geneva sporting event. To mark its 20th anniversary, Partage is delighted to be associated with the race in 2025. Every year, the Escalade Race

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Geneva, Vaud and Fribourg join forces for the first time for the largest food drive in French-speaking Switzerland, collecting 269 tonnes of essential items

Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, 5 June 2024 – In an unprecedented show of solidarity, the three cantons of French-speaking Switzerland have responded en masse to the call for help during Operation Saturday of Sharing. This remarkable mobilisation enabled an impressive 269 tonnes of food and hygiene products to be collected, to support people in need. Faced

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Samedi du partage: 197.5 tonnes collected in Geneva and 70 tonnes in Vaud

Geneva and Lausanne, 28 November 2023 – A spirit of mutual aid, punctuated by gestures of solidarity, reigned in the shops this weekend. Vendredi et samedi derniers, une grande campagne a eu lieu dans les cantons de Vaud et de Genève pour soutenir les personnes en situation de précarité. The action, carried out by volunteers,

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Samedi du partage : A massive show of solidarity enabled 217 tonnes to be collected in Geneva and Vaud

Geneva and Lausanne, 7 June 2023 – A wave of generosity swept through the French-speaking cantons of Geneva and Vaud during Operation Saturday of Sharing. This remarkable mobilisation enabled an impressive 217 tonnes of food and hygiene products to be collected to support people in need. Faced with a worrying economic situation marked by the

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